How To Source From China. The Kindle eBook.

I was recently referred to an Kindle Ebook on how to source from China. The eBook is called, “Find a Chinese Manufacturer: a guide to the ins and outs of sourcing from China” [link no longer exists]. It is written by M.Vancisin and it sells for $2.99, strictly as a Kindle eBook.

The writer describes herself and her book as follows (this is from the book itself):

I am a 15-year global supply chain veteran and have worked for several name-brand Fortune 500 companies. I’ve exported and imported goods all over the world and, even with the resources of a multi-billion dollar company at my back, it was never simple. Experience is what makes a successful supply chain and the information presented here will allow you to build on my expertise toward your own success.

This e-article became a gleam in my eye after reading small business accounts of sourcing goods in China. The problems encountered were all preventable, but no one had yet created a concise and affordable how-to guide like this one. At least not one that people could afford. There are actually some very expensive ebooks being sold by various consultants. I wanted to offer something more affordable because I know what it’s like to dream big with a small budget.

My hope is this article shows small business owners where the starting line is and what the route looks like.

I quickly read the book and it does actually deliver on its goals. It is an excellent starting guide for the small company looking to outsource product from China and needing the basics on how to do so.

The eBookconsists of only around 20 pages broken out by the following chapters:

Top 7 Pitfalls of Doing Business in China

How to Find a Chinese Manufacturer

Verified Suppliers

The Internet and Intellectual Property Issues

Internet Bait and Switch

Anatomy of a Supplier Scam

The Value of a Good Middlemen in China

Ways to Find Middlemen/Trade Brokers/Consultants

Freight Forwarders

How to Find a Freight Forwarder

Federal Level Resources

State Level Resources

Trade Shows

Face-to-Face Meetings/Factory Tours

Mapping the Route: A 10 Point Checklist

The Future of Sourcing Goods in China

Special Thank You for Readers: Chinese Visas Demystified

Additional Resources

In addition to providing good nuts and bolts type information and helpful checklists on China sourcing, it is also chock-full of excellent links. If you are looking to start outsourcing product from China, this eBook should be your starting point.

Dan Harris is internationally regarded as a leading authority on legal matters related to doing business in China and in other emerging economies in Asia. Forbes Magazine, Business Week, Fortune Magazine, BBC News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Economist, CNBC, The New York Times, and many other major media players, have looked to him for his perspective on international law issues.

I edited this book for M Vancisin, and was picked for this task because of my knowledge about China. I lived in Beijing for two years where I worked for China Daily, which doesn’t always get the best reviews on this site, but working there was an interesting experience that made me appreciate that much more the freedom of the press we have in the USA. I return to China almost every year, including twice in 2008. I was impressed with M’s knowledge of the China scene, and am glad that others find the information useful, too.
Thank you for giving her book a positive review!

Just curious. Are Kindles blocked in China? I once read that they were, but haven’t kept up with that case. We’re pretty out of it here in HK with what’s allowed and not allowed over the border.

M. Vancisin

You don’t have to own a Kindle at all. You can download (for free!) Amazon’s Kindle for PC, which is what I use as I don’t have a Kindle. It allows you to read any ebook from the site. You can also download a free preview of any book, including mine.
M

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